2 Corinthians 8:2

How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

2 Corinthians 8:2 · King James Version

In other versions

how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
ASV
How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.
BBE
that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty has abounded to the riches of their [free-hearted] liberality.
DBY
how that in much proof of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded to the riches of their liberality.
WEB
because in much trial of tribulation the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, did abound to the riches of their liberality;
YLT
How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.
ENG
That in a great trial of affliction, the abundance of their joy, and their deep poverty, abounded to the riches of their liberality.
WBT
In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.
BSB

¹Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;

²How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.

³For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

⁴Praying us with much intreaty that we would receive the gift, and take upon us the fellowship of the ministering to the saints.